Position Patterns

Shapes shift position within their cells across rows or columns.

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Shapes shift position within their cells across rows or columns.

Position patterns involve shapes moving within their cell boundaries. A shape might be positioned left, center, or right within its cell, with the position changing systematically across rows or down columns.

Position sequence: left → center → right (or top → center → bottom)

Shape in left of cell → center → right across row
Shapes shift from top to bottom down each column
All cells in a row have shapes at the same position

How to recognize it

Notice where shapes sit within their cells
Look for consistent position shifts
Check if position changes row-wise or column-wise

Common mistakes

Ignoring position and focusing only on shape type
Confusing size changes with position shifts
Not noticing subtle position differences

Step-by-step walkthrough

In a 3x3 matrix, shapes shift position within their cells across each row. Row 3 shows: shape at left, shape at center, ?. What position belongs in the missing cell?

Identify the position sequence
Check row 3: first cell has shape at left
Check row 3: second cell has shape at center
Apply the pattern to find the third position

Answer: Shape positioned at right

Practice guidance

Pattern Recognition